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CICG – International Conference Centre, Geneva Rue De Varembe17 P.O BOX 13 CH – 1211 Geneva 20 Telephone: +41 22 791 91 11 Email: info@cicg.ch Access map to CICG How to get to CICG Intercontinental Geneve (Conference Hotel) 7-9 CHEMIN DU PETIT SACONNEX, 1209 • GENEVA, 1211 • SWITZERLAND Directions By Taxi: Distance 3 KM / 1.86 MI SOUTH EAST to Hotel, Taxi Charge (one way): CHF25.00 (estimated cost), Time by taxi: 10 minutes By Bus: Bus no. 5, Time by bus: 10 minutes (How to get a free public transport card) From train station to hotel: From hotel to CICG:
Kuoni Travel Ltd
Booking at other hotels is independent of the general congress administration. HOTEL MAP
BOOKING
We strongly advise all participants to reserve their hotel accommodation as soon as possible. Kuoni Travel Ltd. will not be able to guarantee rooms after September 1st, 2009. Reservations will only be confirmed if credit card details are fully supplied. A deposit of 1 night per reserved room is required to secure your hotel reservation, rooms will be assigned on a “first come, first served” basis. Each participant will receive an individual confirmation, indicating the name and address of the hotel. The booking will be final upon receipt of the corresponding payment. For block bookings (10 rooms and up) companies are requested to send their request by fax or Email to Kuoni Travel Ltd. Different payment and cancellation policies will apply.
PERSONAL INSURANCE CANCELLATION OF ACCOMMODATION
In the event of non-arrival, the hotel will automatically release the reservation, and all payments will be non-refundable. Full reservation stay will be charged after the first day of no-show. All refunds will be processed after HUGO-GELS 2009 and will be paid in CHF. Places of Interest
Geneva houses over 40 public and private museums , as well as numerous art galleries. The various collections cater for all interests, be it archaeology, ethnography, nature, fine arts, applied arts, science or technology. You will find below the principle museums that have contributed to the reputation of Geneva.
We highly recommend you consult our Themes section to discover all the cultural richness of our city. The Swiss city of Geneva enjoys a relatively high altitude, some 370 metres / 1,210 feet above sea level, and as such, the winter months are known to occasionally suffer strong northerly winds, known locally as the 'Bise' winds. January tends to feature the chilliest climate, although average daytime temperature rarely drop below 4°C / 39°F. Nighttimes are however a little colder with some frosty weather from time to time. By the time March and April arrive, sunny weather is becoming more commonplace in Geneva and temperatures regularly top 13°C / 55°F. July and August are particularly hot and the evenings are especially pleasant, with many parties and outdoors celebrations being held. The hot climate can be humid and also a little changeable, although most weather is fairly predictable and extremes rare. By the time that the end of September merges into the beginning of October, autumn in Geneva is well underway. Damp, morning due categorises this time of the year and the climate begins to feel noticeably colder in the mornings and the evenings, although daytime temperatures are typically anywhere between 16°C / 61°F to 18°C / 64°F. Geneva Weather and Climate Chart - Geneva, Switzerland, CH
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc. Money can be exchanged at post offices and train stations, which offer similar rates to that of banks. Being one of the banking capitals of the world, ATMs are very common. Visit the official website http://www.geneva-tourism.ch/?lang=_eng for information on Geneva including area attractions, local culture, upcoming events and restaurant/dinning guide. Transport from Geneva International Airport The airport is located at nearly 4 km from Geneva city centre. It is easily reachable by train or by bus using the united network of public transport Unireso. Only one single ticket is required to travel by train, tram, bus or boat in the area France-Vaud-Geneva. It takes only 6 minutes from/to Geneva city centre by train (every 12 minutes at rush hours). The airport railway station has direct access to the airport Check-in and Arrival levels. All trains stop at Geneva-Cornavin station (city centre). The following urban buses stop every 8-15 minutes at rush hours at the airport (bus stops at the Check-in level, in front of or beside the train station) from/to:
Tourist information and tickets can be obtained at the Unireso information counter in the Arrivals hall of the airport, on leaving customs control. Tickets can also be purchased from the machines located at bus stops (CHF or Euro change required) and at the Swiss railway station. Travel free on public transport during your stay in Geneva With effect from January 2008, you can pick up a free ticket for public transport from the machine in the baggage collection area at the Arrival level. This Unireso ticket, offered by Geneva International Airport, allows you to use public transport in Geneva free for a period of 80 minutes.
If you are staying at a hotel, a youth hostel or a campsite, the establishment will offer you the "Geneva Transport Card" that allows you to use public transport in Geneva free of charge during your stay. Get more information from Genève Tourisme or the establishment concerned. Public transport night service You can use a collective taxi service (Taxibus) to get to the airport in the early morning, before public transport services start. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the N5 route serves the airport between 00:00 and 00:30 (Noctambus network). Website: http://www.gva.ch/en/desktopdefault.phpx/tabid-67/ Airlines flying to Geneva Geneva has an international airport offering direct regular flights to nearly 90 international destinations. The terminal has all the facilities a traveller could wish for. It is designed for speedy and simple check-in, and has essential services such as change, information and restaurants at strategic points.
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Since 1998, EasyJet operates low cost flights between Geneva and Alicante, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belfast, Berlin, Bournemouth, Bristol, Budapest, Doncaster, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lisbon, Liverpool, London (Gatwick, Luton and Stansted), Madrid, Malaga, Newcastle, Nice, Nottingham East Midlands, Paris and Rome.
The company Swiss and its partners would be happy to support this conference as the official carrier. Swiss is also a member of the Star Alliance Group.
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